CGA-IGC COMMITTEES
The purpose of the CGA-IGC Committees is to foster an environment of collaboration and to offer members greater involvement with the society.
If you're interested in being a part of a CGA-IGC committee, we put out a call to join committees annually, in the run-up to the annual meeting. If you have any questions, please contact info@cgaigc.com
Education
The Education Committee shapes year-round educational content for CGA-IGC. The education committee’s major projects have included planning and hosting webinars, recording podcasts and posting monthly multi-disciplinary journal scans. Collaboration with other committees on important initiatives, particularly involving DEI issues, is essential. The committee also plans to organize online journal clubs and challenging case discussions. We are looking for creative members enthusiastic about expanding current educational efforts.
CGA-IGC Council Liaisons
Anu Chittenden MS, LGC
Jessica Long MS, CGC
Co-Chairs
Colleen Flahive, MD
Josie Baker, MS, CGC
Vice-Chair
Ying Liu, MD
Members
Sarah Safadi,MD
Kristin Zelley, MS
Dana Zalkin, MD
Melissa Heller, GC
Sanjee Arora, PhD
Xiuli Liu, MD
Maria McGreevy, MD
Mary Smithson, MD
Anoushka Dua, MD
Julie Moskowitz, CGC
Heather Hannon, APP
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Membership
The Membership Committee is focused on growing CGA-IGC membership. This committee will work closely with the executive council and other working committees to develop CGA activities that can draw new membership. We welcome members who have leadership positions or connections with multidisciplinary professional scientific societies to facilitate collaborations. New ideas about growing CGA-IGC membership are welcome.
CGA-IGC Council Liaisons
Christine Drogan, MS, CGC
Greg Idos, MD
Chair
Thomas Attard, MD
Vice Chair
Stephanie Cohen, MS
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Members
Shenin Sanoba, MS
Candace Peterson, MS
Linda Rodgers Fouche, MGC, LCGC
Sheila Rustgi, MD
Robin Dubin, Pt Advocate
Danielle Marino, MD
Allison Zeznick , APP
Katherine Prince, CGC
Rachel Hodan, CGC
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Research
The Research Committee is responsible for shaping research programming throughout the year and at the annual meeting. This includes soliciting and reviewing/scoring research abstracts, nominating abstracts for plenary presentations and awards, organizing poster walks at the annual meeting, and organizing collaborative research sessions throughout the year (webinars) and at the annual meeting. The committee also helps collect and curate resources to assist members who are interested in research. Members may also be invited to review grant submissions with the grant review committee.
CGA-IGC Council Liaisons
Joshua Sommovilla, MD
Mohammad Ali Abbass, MD
Chair
Sarah McGee, MS, CGC
Vice Chair
Holli Loomans-Kropp, Ph.D, MPH
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Members
Ajay Bansal, MD
Leah Biller, MD
Bill Grady, MD
Angela Arnold Ross MS, CGC
Luigi Ricciardiello, MD
Maureen Mork, CGC
Giulia Martina Cavestro, MD
Elena Stoffel, MD
Samantha Beck, CGC
Kirk J. Wangensteen, MD
Tim Yen, MD
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Communications
This committee is focused on promoting CGA-IGC activities via multimedia platforms (social media, website postings, bulletins, lay media press releases). This committee will work closely with the executive council and other working committees to optimize wide promotion of CGA activities. Committee members are responsible for reviewing CGA content (such as webinars, podcasts, journal scans, clinical resources) and providing content summaries that can be used in communications. No experience with social media is required, however members will be required to create a X (Twitter) and LinkedIn account to engage with CGA content. Joining this committee is a great way to improve written/social media communication skills and increase your visibility/presence.
CGA-IGC Council Liaisons
Alicia Latham, MD
Gautam Mankaney, MD
Chair
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC
Vice Chair
Monika Laszkowska, MD, MS
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​Members
Anna Strang, MS, CGC
Chandrika Kurpad, MS, LCGC
Ophir Gilad, MD
Alessandro Manucci, MD
Dan Li, MD
Jill Genua, MD​​
Anuja Chitre, CGC
Mehul Trivedi, MD
Lisa Brown, CGC
Blake Jones, MD
Megan Dwyer, CGC
Dylane Wineland, CGC
Jennifer Fijor, APP
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The JEDI committee is responsible for promoting diversity and inclusiveness throughout the organization, including in its membership, governance and education programming. Activities include guiding educational content, drafting multimedia communications content (social media, e-blasts, website posts), developing resources to assist members in caring for underserved populations, promoting diversity in the organizations through member programs, and annual meeting planning.
CGA -IGC Council Liaisons
Elana Levinson, MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF
Beth Dudley Yurkovich, MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF
Chair
Hannah Campbell, BA, LGC
Vice Chair
Yvonne Cardona, CGC
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Members
Nicole Doria, MD
Lauren Sferrazza, MS, LGC
Tara Namey, MS
Veroushka Ballester, MD, MS, AGAF
Ananya Jain, CGC
Jennyphane Alexandre, MSGC, MSc
Ashley Hendershot, APP
Joanna Mercado, CGC
Thomas Ward, CGC
Emily Epstein, LMSW
Meeting Planning
The Meeting Planning Committee is responsible for planning the annual meeting. The committee is led by the current CGA-IGC President and creates the program, suggests invited speakers and helps communicate with speakers and moderators as necessary. Committee members are required to attend the annual meeting and often serve as moderators for the sessions. This committee benefits most from DIVERSITY of members (surgeons, counselors, scientists, gastroenterologists, oncologists). Meeting planning will be done in close communication with Council and the DEI committee.
Chair
Elana Levinson, MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF
​Vice Chairs
Greg Idos, MD
Beth Yurkovich-Dudley MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF
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Members
Lisen Axell, MS, CGC
Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS
Lauren Gima, MS, LCGC
Asaf Maoz, MD
Marianne Dubard-Gault, MD, MS
Robert Hollis, MD
Megha Ranganathan, CGC
Isabel Anez Bruzual, CGC
Zachariah Foda, MD
Nicolette Rodriguez, MD
Grant Review
The Grant Review Committee is responsible for reviewing and scoring CGA-IGC grant proposals. Committee members are also tasked with tracking grant recipient progress, reviewing no-cost extensions, and approving final reports. Committee members participate in presentation of grant awards at the annual meeting and moderating research sessions for grant recipients.
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